How to pronounce mutes
Say it like MYOOTS. Mutes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MYOOTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mutes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MYOOTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of mutes
American and British speakers say mutes in essentially the same way: /mjuts/ in the US and /mjuːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: MYOOTS.
What does mutes mean?
- plural of mute How to pronounce mute
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mute How to pronounce mute
Words that rhyme with mutes
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mutes.
Questions about saying mutes
How do you pronounce mutes?
Say MYOOTS. The American pronunciation is /mjuts/. In British English it is /mjuːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mutes?
Mutes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MYOOTS.
Do Americans and Brits say mutes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mjuts/ and the British form is /mjuːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.